“O People of Īmān! Fear Allah (adopt Taqwa), and be with the Saadiqeen.”
(Surah At-Tawbah: Verse 119)
Allah Ta‘ala جل جلاله informs us that the way of acquiring Taqwa is in the company of the Saadiqeen. Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله has created the institution of the Saadiqeen to lead His servants unto Him. In this era, we have deprived ourselves of the companionship of the Ahlullāh. When the physical companionship is not available, the Mashā’ikh have emphasised the importance of reading about the lives, advices and admonition of the Ahlullāh. This will greatly assist the sincere seeker in his moral reformation and spiritual advancement.
Hazrat Junaid Baghdadi رحمه الله has said that the anecdotes of the Awliyaa are among the armies of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله. They morally purify and spiritually fortify the Saalik (seeker) in this journey towards the recognition of Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله.
Someone asked Hazrat Sheikh Bu Ali Daqqāq رحمه الله if there was any benefit in listening to the episodes of the Awliyaa if one does not practice accordingly. He said that there are two benefits;
- If the person is the seeker of the Truth, his resolution will increase. His search will increase.
- If a person suffers from pride, then his pride will diminish, and he will abstain from making claims of deception. He will view his virtues as deficiencies.
(SOURCE: THE SAADIQEEN)